I know there are a million posts on here about Mirena but I just need some personal experiences. I am scheduled to get Mirena on Thursday and I'm scared stiff. lol. I used Dr. Google and scared myself by reading about hair loss, weight gain, ruptured uterus, etc. If you have or have had Mirena, what are your experiences?
I chose Mirena because I've never used it and the convenience of it. I've been on the Pill, patch, ring, etc, years ago and the side affects were terrible. I had terrible mood swings and acted like a crazy woman. I was constantly sick as well. I don't want BC at all but I'm not going to make a permanent decision so Mirena it is.
Please give me your experiences and help ease my mind. Also, what affects did you have in terms of bleeding at first, your future period, pain and cramping after insertion and later on down the road.
Thanks!
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I got the Paraguard because my LC said it was better for BF and I was wary of putting something semi permanent in without knowing how I would react to the hormones.
It was uncomfortable when it was being placed but not painful, I had almost period like bleeding for about a week afterwards but only mild cramping on the first day.
I had the mirena placed in May 09 at my 6 week check up after having my twin boys. I swear I couldnt feel anything when she placed it, the only think I felt was when she snipped the ends of the string off, I felt the scissors. I haven't had a period since June 2008. I havent had mood swings or anything else. I was/am in the same position of not wanting to make any permanent decisions yet. Call me crazy since I have a 5yr old and twin 2 year old boys but I still think I might want one more. Ha!! My husband on the other hand has different plans...oh well!
Good luck with getting the Mirena! I hear if you take a motrin like someone said about a half an hour before your appt you should be good
This is my second time on the Mirena. I've never loved a BC more. After 3 months the first time my period completely stopped until the day it was removed, 3 years later. Then after removal I got pregnant my first cycle. So far I've had it for 6 weeks and I'm on my second period so I'm hoping I only have one more left til they stop.
I've also continued to lose weight this time around. I've never gotten sick, and I've had no cramping whatsoever, either time.
Getting mine put in in Thursday too. Scared about side effects, but I did not want the Paragard and run the risk of terrible periods ( mine are already very heavy and painful).
Keep the personal experiences coming...